While visiting family in town, I stopped by Perch + Plow for some light bites and drinks--and it turned out to be a solid choice for a casual outing. The restaurant offers a simple, approachable menu with a little something for everyone, making it a great spot for groups with different tastes. We kicked things off with the cocktail flight sampler, which was hands-down the highlight of the experience. Not only is it a fun way to explore their drink menu, but it's also a great value--especially considering individual cocktails are $14 each. Our server was fantastic and happily swapped out a few of the flight options to better suit our table's preferences. It made the experience feel even more personalized. For food, we ordered a spread: calamari, poke, zucchini chips, and prawn tacos. While everything was presented nicely, the flavors were just okay--nothing particularly memorable. That said, the zucchini chips were probably the standout of the group, especially if you're in the mood for something crispy and light. What really made the visit enjoyable was the friendly, attentive service. The staff was warm and welcoming, offering thoughtful recommendations without being pushy. Perch + Plow is worth a visit for the drinks, the view (if you're by a window), and the relaxed, modern vibe. Just don't go in expecting mind-blowing cuisine--but if you're looking for good cocktails and a chill spot to unwind, this is a great pick. read more

Crowded. Cover charge. Overpriced mid drinks. Santa Rosa's lazy attempt at a night club. Honestly, just sad. Baby's first attempt at a scene. Vibe minimum Sooooo many better places to grab a superior drink with better atmo in SR. Hard pass read more

Honestly, it was really disappointing. My group and I arrived at 9:30 and were told that they open at 10. We later arrived at 10:15 and were now told that they're open at 11, due to a private party... If you have a private party booked to a certain time, the public should be free to enter after, but this was not the case. Not worth another attempt. We were in Santa Rosa for one night, and this experience confirmed that we don't want to return here. read more

I think this spot has the best chicken I have ever tried in Sonoma county. Reasonably priced as well. I've only been here a few times mainly for their night bar. However eating here was a pleasant surprise. The service could've been better but we were in a large party. The girl was attentive even though our mocktails took a little longer than expected. Vibe here is definitely mellow and more for like a date. Everyone with me also enjoyed their food. Definitely would return for the chicken sandwhich. So give it a try read more

Perch + Plow - Chicken sandwhich - New American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Our go-to Stark's family of restaurants were all booked so we took a chance on P & P - a menu that seemed similar. What we didn't anticipate was the staff. When we arrived, the place was almost empty, as was the hostess stand. After a while, the hostess showed up (she had been sitting at a table, in the back, with a few other people) and sat us. She absolutely treated us as an inconvenience and gave us the look. Sadly, I think she was also an owner or manager. Drinks: The fridge wasn't working, so no draft beer. A bottled beer came out without a glass. There is no coffee - as in they don't serve coffee, espresso, nothing. The drink flight we ordered wasn't even started when the food came out so we cancelled it. Bartender looked visibly angry. Our server was kind and tried to be accommodating. The food was tasty but the staff experience was surreal. No idea how this place stays open. And dress warm if you choose to go, windows were open on a 55 degree night. read more

What happened to this place? Use to have amazing cocktails and now I can honestly say I've had a better cocktail from a can. The floor is sticky (we were told it's a dance club since the other dance club closed in SR) and we were sad we didn't walk back out when we stuck to the floor. My muddled blackberry cocktail was strawberry and didn't have any fresh fruit-just strawberry flavoring. So bummed bc the drinks use to be impressive! read more

I came in with a group of girls for dinner on a weeknight. At first we were worried because nobody came to the table after we were sat for quite a long time, but the experience quickly got better. We shared several small plates including the ahi, peppers, fries, brussels etc. and all of them were quite delicious. We also tried several different drinks that were all good too. My sister got a slice of cheesecake on the house for celebrating here and it was delish. Our server also gave us a great list of recommendations in town. I would recommend coming in if you're in the area. read more

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Came here for a large group dinner, and while our server was wonderful--this review is not a reflection of her--the overall experience was womp womp. To start, our group was seated in what felt more like a nightclub dance floor than a dining space (which, in fairness, it essentially was). The seating arrangement made conversation difficult, and the bright lighting did not give us the vibe we were looking for. The whole set up felt awkward as hell. We were on a set menu, but when a few of us asked to order an additional plate or two outside of it, we were told that wasn't possible. It seemed like a reasonable request could have been accommodated, especially for a large group. Another frustration was that anyone ordering the steak was required to have it cooked the same way as everyone else. This is unnecessarily restrictive and after pressing the issue, they were able to accommodate the 3 people who wanted a diff temperature. Several dishes also arrived cold and had to be sent back. Between the service limitations and food quality, it's clear that this place isn't well-equipped to handle larger parties. We expected a much smoother and more accommodating dining experience. They should just stick to being a lounge/nightclub with a bar-food menu. read more

What happened? This place used to be nice. We stopped by last night and ended up deciding to leave after talking it through. The carpet stairway was really filthy. At a minimum, it needs a serious vacuum, but honestly a replacement is in order. The vinyl plank floors are in bad shape. The bright lighting makes the restaurant feel like a cafeteria. There is no ambience! Probably worst was that both soap dispensers in the ladies room were empty. How is the staff washing their hands? It wouldn't be hard to quickly remedy these things, I can't imagine how this place will survive if they don't. read more

Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious. Ruth Reichi Friends dinner night out. The vote: Perch and Plow. This is an impressive Restaurant + Cocktail Bar that hosts a Hipster like vibe. Both the ground patio and second floor offer nice views that overlook Santa Rosa's historic downtown square. The inside decor greets you with a welcoming modern charm. We were impressed by the open dining area and the beautiful full bar that that offers classic, interesting, and unique crafted cocktails.--AND the menu offers a perfect selection of appetizers and large plates which features organic, natural, and local ingredients The price ranges from $10 to $66. Food is delicious and worth the cost. We ordered the: ROASTED CAULIFLOWER $13, ROASTED BEET SALAD $14, FILET MIGNON AND LOBSTER TAIL $66, GRILLED CREEKSTONE 16OZ RIBEYE STEAK $46, two orders of the COURTHOUSE DOWNTOWN SMASH BURGER (LOCAL GRASS-FED BEEF) $16, and for desert --CRÈME BRULEE WITH FRESH BERRIES $10. So many Drink choices - but we went with the lemon drop martini, red wine, Cadillac margarita, and dry martini. Recommended: Make a reservation. This is a busy and popular dining destination. Staff: Superb service! Note: Street Parking and a convenient 3rd street garage. read more

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our group showed up at 9:30, they said they'll open at 10. we come back at 10:15 and they said there's a private party now. our one night in santa rosa was disappointing, racism in 2025 kinda crazy. read more

The amount of money the bouncers make on the side is crazy. So many people were paying them to skip the line, and it definitely showed, I waited about 40 minutes while others walked right in after slipping them some cash. Same DJs every weekend playing the same music, and charging a $20 cover on top of all that is kinda wild. Definitely disappointed. Not worth it. read more

What happened to this place? It really pains me to write this review, but here goes with my summary first: Visited last night with my friend. Sadly, it's now a nightclub posing as a restaurant and no longer has the inspired, farm to table menu, of chef Mike Mullins. The food is nothing special. I was looking for more than just "bar food" and was surprised to see a very uninspiring menu. I should have done my homework and looked at the menu on their website beforehand. I ended up going with their signature burger medium rare (with American cheese, not Cheddar as before). The burger was well done and fries seemed like they were either cooked twice, or just over cooked in the frier. The shrimp tacos my friend had, just didn't look very appealing to me at all with one or two small shrimps laid out on the tacos open faced. My friend said that they were just OK and lacked shrimp. The food sat at the pass for about 5 minutes before being served, leaving me with cold fries and a warm burger. We ordered a final dish of fried calamari to share and it was rubbery. Despite their reservation system saying that they were totally booked up, the place was cold, and practically empty when we arrived at 6:15pm. The bartender was pleasant enough, but was simply phoning it in and not really engaging with anyone. Her check-ins were almost non existent and it appeared that we needed to practically beg for service. Their server, slash everything else, was also nice enough and was trying. She seemed to get no support from the bartender despite the fact that the bartender didn't seem to be doing much. Lastly, something I noticed on the way out was that the carpeted stairway was extremely dirty and looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in a long time, let alone cleaned with a carpet cleaner. Not inviting at all. This place is not the Perch + Plow that I remember going to pre-COVID, and it appears to be a place that has lost its way with zero management/owner involvement or standards. Really sad... For a few more details and other observations, read-on. As I said at the top, it's focus now seems to be more towards after hours entertainment as a nightclub, as observed by my friend and I in seeing their large DJ Unit along the wall. The first miss was when I tried to make a reservation earlier in the afternoon. Their online reservation system said that they were fully booked. I tried to call the restaurant and was directed by voicemail to either leave a message or make my reservation online. My friend and I decided to take a chance and go anyway... now I wish we had gone somewhere else. When we arrived there were only a few people spread out - much of the restaurant was deserted. There wasn't anyone greeting people as they came in and the large screen TV over the bar was playing hockey. When I asked the bartender if we could sit at a table, she said sure, but also said that if we didn't like to be cold, we should not sit towards the front of the house. There didn't seem to be any system at all and I was very confused because I expected the place to be packed because of their reservation system saying that they were fully booked. We decided to remain at the bar - two of just four people sitting along the long bar top. Once our food showed up at the pass, the bartender didn't take notice and was futzing with the POS system. When she finally made contact, I asked if that was our food at the pass, she shrugged and girl friday walked from the front of the house to behind the bar where she noticed our food sitting there. After dispensing a little ketchup into a little bowl, she brought over our food. We asked if the station could be changed, she apologized saying she would try, but to her knowledge, the TV was broken and could only display one channel. She did try, and as I said, she was very pleasant, and just lacked training. When my friend decided he wanted to order something else, girl friday brought back our paper menus and suggested that if we wanted to order food from the Happy Hour Menu, we had better do it soon since it was almost 7:00pm. I had to laugh, since they were also a combination of small bites and were not much different than the regular menu. As for the menu and food. It's not really American. I would say it had more Mexican influences. A look toward the kitchen and could see two Mexican woman who were likely line cooks, preparing what they know. Which is fine, and now I'm kicking myself for not trying the empanada's. I just wasn't in the mood for Mexican and Sonoma County has a ton of Mexican restaurants that are good. Lastly, who am I to suggest anything to the owner if they're doing well, running it as a Nightclub. Pre-COVID, I came her a bunch with my wife and we really enjoyed the food, drinks and service. We now live most of the year out of the area, so we haven't been around to go back since COVID ended. What Perch + Plow is now is NOT the concept that opened years ago. read more

I've been to Perch +Plow and usually enjoy the times spent there with friends. The place is in a great location and the vibes are usually warm and pleasant, The food is good too. Yet, I'm more familiar with the nightlife there, like a Friday or Saturday outing with friends. I'm leaving one star based on a female bartender and the male manager who was working last time I was there. The lack of basic customer service skills and respect, absolutely rude and poor judgement against me and my 2 friends was shocking. I was there couple weeks ago, after maybe 30 mins of being there I walked over to the small standing bar near the stairs to order drinks for myself and friends who were standing nearby. I kindly asked what type of drinks were being served at that station since obviously it's not the full bar. The bartender kept a straight face and told me she wasn't serving me. An yes it's loud so I thought i misheard what she said. I said "sorry what was that?" She gave me a nasty look and straight said she wasn't serving me because I appeared F'd up. I laughed and thought she was joking because I had only been there for 30 mins and had zero drinks. But no she was dead serious. She told me I can try the other bar but she's not serving me. I asked how she came to that conclusion as I've been standing right near the bar while I waited for friends and she told me"she's been doing a job for a long time, so she knows what she knows" like what? Whoooo are you? I was utterly shocked. I couldn't help but laugh out of confusion and turned around and told my friend what just happened, so my friend asked her is she was serious?? An me being a woman of color said, you gotta be prejudice or something because I' walked in here sober and been standing here talking to friends. She spoke to my friend and pulled out shot glasses then says no I'm not a racist so how many shots you want? At this point I'm even more confused like so to prove you're not racist you changed your mind and going to serve us shots?!? I said I thought I was too f'd up? She takes the shot glasses back and calls her manager on walkie talkie. The male manager doesn't even try to understand what is going on and tells us we have to leave because we called the bartender racist! I then said can I please share what just happened, I will gladly leave, I'm not pressed to be here, this is ridiculous and I'd like to share my experience. He didn't even care to listen and asked security to escort us out. Like what a joke. I must say I am not a young person who just turned 21 etc, who goes out and gets wasted and belligerent like some of the guests that attend Perch. I'm in my late 30's, I am always respectful and I always tip very well when I'm buying drinks as these bartenders are busting their tails. Not sure what or why this happened or how the female bartender made her decision but I will not return to perch and I don't recommend going here if you are a person of color. Straight like that. read more

Oh watch out! My wallet was stolen from here /: Bartenders and security said they couldn't help me. It's too bad, the place was fun until that happened. read more

Location can not be beat! Right on Courthouse Square overlooking on the 2nd floor with open windows, plenty of seating in a modern space. I placed a doordash order to go of Burger & Fries, Fish tacos and a cup of butternut squash soup. When I went to pick up, the server took me up to the second floor and gave me my bag. She said that I still owe a balance and I said no, I placed the order through DoorDash and paid already. She said she had "No idea and doesnt know much about DoorDash". She went to the back and asked someone. When she came back, I showed her my Doordash account and showed her that I paid. She did not seem convinced and she let me go. Definitely need to be more communication with servers regarding 3rd party apps if you are accepting them in your restaurant! Food was not bad. Fish tacos were a little too sour (I took out the jalepenos too otherwise it will be sour and HOT) for my taste. Butternut Squash soup was good. Burger was OK. Would not mind trying again if they have seasonal menu, I would try something else. read more

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Our experience here was amazing! A great ambience, delicious food and our server Lauren, was fantastic making it a memorable evening. We started off with the cocktail flights, and the grilled octopus which were great. Entrees were the NY strip, cooked to perfection, the mushroom risotto, perfectly creamy and balanced with the earthy mushrooms and the Altantic salmon seared for maximum flavor. Portions are good sized and served with mashed potatoes and vegetables making it a balanced meal. They were out of the standard dessert flight, but our server managed to request four one to be put together since we were celebrating a special occasion. Needless to say, it was delicious! When in Santa Rosa, take the time to stop by Perch+Plow; you will not regret it! read more

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$87.50 for 4 shots of house tequila and 2 cups of pineapple juice @12:45am is all I have to say

Came here on a Sunday evening to have some drinks and light bites and had a wonderful time thanks to our waiter Connor. He was so attentive but also respected our space AND he brought me a birthday cake! Drinks were great and bites were great too. My favorite was the truffle fries but I'd maybe pass on the oysters since they were too big/milky for my personal taste. I'd definitely like to come back and try their entrees next time in the area. Thanks again Connor for your stellar service! read more

Employee snatched my drink right out of my hand although it was water. super lame like he could have talked to me but just took it from my hand. i didnt think it was illegal to drink water but go ahead and follow your matrix ass rules stupid asf read more

Drinks were okay. I came here because they're Yelp showed lots of pics of cocktails but they were just OK. My glass was extremely sticky on the outside which made drinking it kind of annoying. I think this place lacked attention to detail. read more

Perch + Plow - Ehhh just ok - New American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Cute and modern upscale american fusion place. We had a 5:30 reservation and the restaurant was pretty much empty. The service was extremely slow, I can't imagine how long it would take during busier hours. Some people in my party got the steak and asked for medium well and it came out rare. Might of been an off night but it seemed very over priced for the service they provided. read more

Perch + Plow - Chicken wing - New American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Dinner with the wife on our Napa trip - we ordered from the starters menu : the fig salad was very disappointing (burned figs, burned bacon, no sauce ), fried calamari was....well, a fried calamari , nothing special . The BBQ sliders were really good and the bacon w Brie filling were ok. The most disappointing part we're the cocktails , the bartender said she could make us mojitos , unfortunately what we got is lemonade w a little bit of alcohol inside .... This is not what you expect out of a cocktail bar Service was quite slow but the waiter still tried her best and was really nice I would look for other alternatives for dinner in Santa Rosa read more

Honestly I can't think of another time recently that I have felt so compelled to write a yelp review. After the holidays and we had hosted cooking for 20 people. So we wanted to splurge and have a date night. First off, I'd like to say that this place had been remodeled so beautifully! I remember coming here when it was a night club. And have some fond memories of fun nights out partying with my wife and friends. It was neat that regardless of the renovation this space still holds those memories for me!:) But what they have done to transform this place from a night club to an absolutely gorgeous bar and restaurant is really wonderful. The table service was good. Our waiter did an awesome job of explaining the specials. So much so, that I felt compelled to order them! I started with the soup of the day. It was a carrot purée soup. It came with a drizzle of Chile infused honey and man was it SOUPER DELICIOUS! Normally I would have annihilated this, but I was feeling rather gentleman like, so I shared it with my wife. SHE LOVED IT TOO!!! YO! DUDE!!! They had hen house MK UKTRA!!! This beer is BOMB AS F##K!!! I highly recommend pretty much any beer by henhouse. They have their seasonal beers on rotation so when there FRESH (which is always) they've got em!:) OK so for my main course, I got the fish of the day. It was a sea bass from Monterey. HOLY HELL was this good!!! The fish was cooked to perfection, skin on. Crispy on the outside, tender, flaky and moist on the inside. I love my fish MOIST. Nothing worse than some dried out fish. This was not that!!! The fish came with fresh wild mushrooms and perhaps some potatoes or parsnips? And some of the best broth EVER! I believe the waiter dude said it was miso, but honestly it tasted more like dashi to me. Or it tasted like this fish head stew broth my Mexican buddies wife made, when we had caught some big ass sturgeons. Either way, THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST MEALS IVE HAD IN A LONG ASS TIME!!! read more

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Great spot for drinks on a late night out on the weekend. Outside of that, expect a typical restaurant experience. I recently visited Perch + Plow for a nice dinner with my girlfriend. We were hesitant to come here for date night because reviews for this restaurant are so mixed. Some diners had a positive experience, praising the food, drinks, and service. The wings, calamari, burger, and cocktails were particularly well-received. But, others had a negative experience, with issues such as incorrect orders, poor-quality fish, and overly spicy or tart drinks. The adventures of different diners were so varied, with some having everything go well and others experiencing several issues. All in all, our experience was just okay. Which, honestly, was right in line with my expectations. However, the decor and design of the restaurant were stunning. My recommendation: Come on the weekend with a group of people sometime after 9 pm and treat yourself to the Mezcal Hot & Spicy. read more

Perch + Plow - BBQ Pork Bao Buns - New American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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We were so excited about coming to Perch and Plow after the Forbes article about their fabulous mocktails. What a disappointment. According to our delightful server, "that was the old menu. This new one has only a few." My friend doesn't drink so she was so excited about original mocktails. It was not to be. Okay?? Happy hour special cocktail was watery and without much taste. My friends mocktail was the same. Some good small plates: very good ceviche, and great stuffed dates. Empanadas and taqueria just ok. At 6:30 on Friday, the place was dead while bars and eateries around us were hopping!! Decor is blah; facilities ok. Service was good. But overall. Just ok. Will only come back for the ceviche!! read more

My wife and I came here for a Father's Day dinner. I really enjoyed this experience. The service was great and the food is mostly excellent. Their spicy chicken sliders were amazing. I also really enjoyed the tuna tartare and the ribeye steak was perfectly grilled. I was disappointed when I ordered a half dozen raw oysters, but they only had four left. They were really good oysters, but I definitely wanted a few more of them. I would skip the bacon Brie bites as the sauce it comes with flavorless. Also, the summer berry salad was kind of bland as well. The crime brûlée for dessert was really good and worth getting. I didn't try any of the cocktails, which I know is what this place specializes in, but they look good. Overall, a worthwhile place to check out! read more

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We were able to get dinner reservations at Perch + Plow on Mother's day while visiting Santa Rosa. It's a cool restaurant that is located right across the street of the Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. The seating area itself is located on the second floor which provides nice views of the square if you choose one of the counter seats facing the entry windows. The chef (Ted Williams) worked for a time in Honolulu and I could see some of the Hawaii influence in the dishes. (poke, fried rice, etc) Food: We started with the Crudo, flavor was good but the texture of the fish was a bit tough and almost crunchy. Followed this with a Strawberry and Arugula salad and we really enjoyed the added texture the grains added to the dish. Cheese and Charcuterie was okay, the house made mustard and pickles stood out as exceptional. Crispy Pork Belly was good, topped with a fried egg all on a bed of fried rice. The rice was a little on the mushy/overdone side but flavor was good. Finished off with an amazing Carmel Apple Buenelos paired with a side of vanilla ice cream which probably was the best dish of the evening. They also have great cocktails, an extensive spirits list, and wonderful wine. Service: Our server Danielle was wonderful. Friendly, offering great suggestions, and checking on us often. Service was spot on and one of the highlights of the evening. Atmosphere: Love the second floor space, very airy with great light coming in from the windows facing the square. The interior is very airy and light, very relaxing and perfect for enjoying a glass of wine or cocktail while having a nice meal. Value: Good value considering the quality of ingredients and preparation. The beverage prices are also very reasonable with a wide selection of whisky. Overall: Good food, excellent service, relaxing atmosphere, convenient location added up to a nice mother's day dinner for us. Some of the menu items were a little off especially since they seem to be based off Hawaii themes but perhaps it's because we are used to a certain cooking method back home. read more

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This use to be one of our favorite spots but it has gone downhill. The staff has always been amazing. The food though, it's just okay now. Previously they had a menu that offered options you couldn't find anywhere else downtown. Now their menu is the same generic thing you can get anywhere else and it doesn't stand out. The baked Brie was always a big highlight and now it's gone. The cocktails might be the only thing that brings us back. The food isn't worth a stop unfortunately. We tried to give them the benefit of a doubt with covid and everything going on but it's just not as amazing as it use to be read more

We came for lunch, and food and drink did not disappoint. I love cocktail flights, and they make a damn good one. I liked two of the cocktails, and loved the other two. $35 for four good sized, well made cocktails is a deal. I got the chicken wings, which were juicy and delicious. Mr B got bagels, lox and cream cheese. He felt the dish would have been better with raw onion vs pickled onions, and the side salad was missing dressing. Service was very good, and the upstairs with outdoor view was lovely. I've already told a bunch of friends to try out Perch + Plow, and once they saw the picture of the flight, they were THERE!! read more

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The Capt Jacks Spiced Grog was really good! The seafood fettuccine and calamari was good nice to have some veggies in the calamari. Skip the Wagyu Bavette Steak, it does not taste like wagyu and it was chewy. The way the cut was steak was probably the reason why it was also chewy, they didn't cut against the grain. The creme brûlée was good. ( I asked if I can have happy birthday written somewhere in the plate but the server said chef was too busy to do it) read more

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Walking upstairs to Perch + Plow was a different place for a restaurant bar! Arriving here on a Monday for happy hour with co-workers; the art on the walls caught my eye as well as the lighting at the bar area. Their happy hour menu has a variety of options and tasty bites! We all loved the Peach-Melon Margaritas those were our favorites- we ordered the tater tots ( very good not what we were expecting!) I ordered the happy hour Mac n cheese- topped with bread crumbs, bacon and melted cheese sauce. My friend ordered the garlic fries and an Old Fashion- she was very impressed as well by the options. I am looking forward to coming back again. BUT Service was definitely sup-par, a table of people about walked out on their bill before the waiter caught them... read more

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Very pricey watering hole for yuppies in the heart of downtown We stopped there for a quick bite before a movie as they had things we could eat. Food was good, although we could not co?ent on the drinks as we we did not order any. But the bar tender was very busy... It was upstairs: after stepping out of the carpetted and padded elevator, we heard loud music and voices. The decor was modern, clean and spacious. If less noisy, it could be a good place to conduct business. Service was not great. When we were escorted to the table from the hostess station, the floor though clear was very sticky, as if some sugary drinks have been spilled. The waiters had to be flagged down for refills of water and our appetizer was brought after our meal. For 2 small plates and a Caesar salad,cthectab was north of $60. If in the area and we were invited for drinks by friends, we may return. read more

Perch + Plow - Half of the appetizer: a bit overcooked; the salad that came with it was overdressed. Had better octopuscelsewhere. - New American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Went for drinks and dinner! Didn't photograph the food but it was delicious! As of 10-01-21 they aren't open till 5pm on wednesdays-Sundays! Their website is still allowing people to make reservations prior to 5pm but just be aware that you won't actually be able to get inside till 5! Lovely atmosphere and tasty drinks highly recommend the jade empress drink if you enjoy gin! Great view of downtown Santa Rosa if you have the chance to go in! read more

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Felicity was amazing! She helped me when I got the wrong drink and was so kind about it. She made sure it tasted just right and even went the extra mile to make sure it was perfect! read more

We must have visited this restaurant on a very off night, both the food and the service really missed the mark. We booked an 8:30p reservation over the phone for Sat 11/7; the staff mentioned if we showed at 8, we'd likely be seated earlier. Upon arrival at 8, the hostess said she couldn't seat us yet (even though we saw several empty tables), but we were welcome to order cocktails and wait in the bar area. We opted to take a 10 min walk around the block, then checked back. This time she said she definitely wouldn't be able to seat us until 8:30, but again urged us to order drinks and sit in the bar. We didn't want drinks, we'd already spent a day wine-tasting, so we moved off to the side and stood our wait. About 1 minute later, she came over and said, "I can seat you now." We ordered the octopus appetizer to share, a beet salad for my friend, and a melon salad for me. All three arrived quickly, together. The octopus was well-seasoned but undercooked; we left most of it uneaten. My friend said the beet salad was good. My melon salad was not. The cheese was ok, but the prosciutto was tough and chewy. The melons (cantaloupe & honeydew), were both unripe and flavorless. I know melons are tricky, but there's no way the kitchen cut these and didn't know they were hard as rocks. I ate about 1/3 of the salad because I was hungry and would rather eat tough melon than tough octopus. Despite seeing two plates of mostly uneaten food pushed aside, the not-too-friendly server never asked if there was a problem. We were, however, asked if we wanted to order drinks, again. "No thanks, just a check please." read more

I went to this restaurant with my wife that is 8 months pregnant and our friends this evening. We were asked to order beverages as we sat down. My wife and one of our friends ordered some MOCKTAIL BEVERAGES (Specifically no alcohol, off the mocktail menu) when the server brought our drinks to our table my wife, which let me remind you is 8 MONTHS PREGNANT. Takes 2 big a sips, instantly looks at me distraught and asks me to taste it. To find out the so called mocktails had ALCOHOL in them! Our friends that ordered one as well went up to the bar tender who confirmed there was vodka in them. We notified the our server, she apologized and then continued on with service. I'm thankful one of our friends who is many years sober wasn't in attendance, because that could be another huge ordeal. Once it was time to order our food, I ordered the ceviche with only cod cause of a shrimp allergy. After a long 45 minute wait with an empty dining room our food arrived and I was served shrimp ceviche. The server then again apologized, asked if I wanted a new ceviche- which at that point was not worth the potential long wait and/or allergic reaction. At the end of the night the manager came over to introduce herself and let us know the alcoholic drinks (that were not consumed after the first initial 2 sips), the ceviche that was taken back because of my shrimp allergy/not re-ordered and the kids meal we're going to be comped. So, in other words, with all that happened we were essentially comped the kids meal of chicken strips and French fries. We don't eat out often, so we were excited for tonight. $100 down the drain for a very unfortunate evening. read more

Sat at the bar twice now and love it - Matt & Marilyn are dynamic bartenders Both times I Loved the Pork Belly dish - how it's supposed to be made. Super tender with similar to Fried Rice, Snow Peas, and an egg on top which you break with your fork and mix in its richness!! That's a true OMG or a HOLY SHIT!!! The Tuna Tartare was excellent- I love the homemade crackers that come with it and ordered extra. Delish! And the Brie with Blackberries is off the Wall Delicious Sweet/Savory!! With this thickish toast - almost like Texas Toast but much more FLAVA!! There was also a Community type Harvest Dinner which I would like to check out. - There's an elevator. Beautiful Place - well designed, plenty of space in between tables. read more

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Perch and Plow is a welcome addition to the Santa Rosa food and drink scene. I love the location, overlooking Courthouse Square the views are very nice. The dining room itself is an open concept providing plenty of space to stretch out. Now for the food. My wife and I started with the roasted squash appetizer. This dish is served with Heirloom summer squash, torpedo onion, lemon gremolata, chimichurri and bread crumbs. We paired this with a perfectly crafted paper plane cocktail. We were both in Heaven and were now very much anticipating what would come next. I went burger, which was grilled to a perfect medium rare. The locally raised ground beef was tasty and juicy. I'm typically a thousand island guy when it comes to condiments, but Perch and Plow uses Russian dressing which I LOVED! I may now be a convert. My wife went with two starters as her main which included the Farm Salad and added the pork belly. For two bucks the added pork belly is a STEAL! I highly recommend that you add this to your salad. It was succulent, tender and just simply amazing. Her second plate was the crudo, which me being a non seafood eater can not personally vouch for her, but if take her word for it she said this dish was on point! Great (reasonably priced) wine list, excellent service we are sold and cannot wait to return to Perch and Plow again. read more

The patio was open for business last night and my husband and I watched the Friday Night Concert in the Square while we ate the tastiest Brussel sprouts we've ever had! If Brussel sprouts tasted like this when I was a kid, there would have been no melt-downs at the table. These were as light as potato chips and tasted like bacon and all things heavenly. We talked 7 other people who were merely considering Perch & Plow into giving it a try as they walked by. The service was good, but the fooooood? The ceviche was blissful; fresh and still tasting of the ocean while the ribs? I actually sucked on the bones like they were lollipops. The dining area in the restaurant is funky in the best way. But we wanted to eat outdoors and it added to the ambiance. LOVED it and would choose to eat outside again. We'll be back to try the other menu items we didn't have the opportunity to taste. read more